Unless you have a brain like a dictionary then it’s highly likely that as a child you dreaded taking spelling tests at school.
Nothing exposes your weak grasp of English more than being tasked with correctly constructing massive words, so you’d expect a game based around spelling to be about as entertaining as a Jedward acoustic gig.
Licensed games demand competence, not originality. In theory, the license is bringing in an audience that may be unfamiliar with video games, so there’s no shame in playing it safe. That’s the approach Scarface takes, offering a competent Mafia Wars-style crime game that doesn’t have much to offer to gamers.
We’ve just received word that the sequel to the delightful platformer LostWinds will be coming to iOS “very soon.” We enjoyed the original LostWinds, but found it a little on the short side. This sequel, called LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias, expands the game’s story and environment, and might be just what we’re looking for. Check out the gameplay video below.
